My engagement session with Cindy and Mark was a dope one, they travel a lot together, so they wanted to theme out their session with a place near and dear to their hearts, the airport. We got to go onto the tarmac of San Diego International Airport and watching the planes takeoff and land that close was definitely an experience. I want to thank the staff of SAN for being so accommodating to us, they were just as excited about the shoot as we were!
Oh man, one of my favorite couples of the year to go along with one of my favorite weddings. You might remember Leigh and Steve from their engagement session, well now I bring you their awesome wedding. It was all located in downtown San Diego, starting off at the Hotel Solamar for their getting ready shots and first look. We then headed to East Village in downtown to the Ultimate Skybox for the wedding. A big thanks to Asha Maura of Digs Studio for flying over and shooting with me.
Steve wrote his vows on this giant heart, which was a nice suprise for Leigh.
My assistant Kim always rocks the long exposures.
Coordination / Creative Affairs Inc.
Venue / The Ultimate Skybox
Florist / Jennifer J Designs
DJ / La Jolla DJ
Catering / Festivities Catering
A few weeks ago, the Zamora’s came down from the Bay area to soak in the SoCal shine, but the day before their shoot, they brought the rain from NorCal. However when it cleared the day of their session, they brought the epic clouds that I wish would show up everytime I venture out with my camera. We met up in Coronado for the family portraits and amazingness ensued, enjoy.
Had a blast with Wana and RJ in downtown, I got to watch him serenade Wana with some piano playing goodness before we headed off to Otay Lakes in Chula Vista for some gorgeous portraits.
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I love these! Amazing job!
I had met Jordan and Antares at a wedding for another amazing couple, Julie and Dan (whose wedding post is coming soon!) and we hit it off instantly. They had the idea of doing a country look in Julian, the county East of San Diego. Marissa Rodriguez and I followed them into the mountains for one of the funnest engagement sessions ever, love just exuded from this couple. We started off in some fields and ended the session doing their favorite thing, hanging around on the back of Antares pickup.
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this is by far one of my favorite e-shoots you’ve done
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I love everything about these! The laidback country feel, the lovely colors, the pretty light, the gorgeous couple!! Amazing work Chaz!
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What a gorgeous couple! I love the pickup truck idea, and the last shot is heavenly!
This was a gorgeous wedding with Kelly and Matt at the Del Sur Ranch House in San Diego, one of the worlds greenest buildings! A big thanks to Keli of Monarch Weddings and to Marissa Rodriguez for shooting with me.
Matt’s best friend Jeremy was the officiant for the wedding, here he is practicing for the moment.
Coordination / Keli Christenson of Monarch Weddings
Venue / Del Sur Ranch House
Rentals / Abbey Party Rentals
Makeup / Kristi Regina
DJ / OccasionMan Productions
Bartender / Kevin’s Bartending Services
Caterer / Perfect Everytime Catering
Florist / Ali Eli Florist
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Tilt shift is blowing my mind!
Ah the lovely Aileen and Elson, I have so much fun everytime I see them and their amazing group of friends. The day was gorgeous and we couldn’t have asked for anything more, I even got parking in La Jolla right away for their first look! We did the first look where Elson proposed to Aileen and the sneaky guy even had a hidden camera setup for the proposal for a special surprise video that played at the reception.
Love, its what we live for.
The ceremony was held at the Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala and the reception at the Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla. A big thanks Kathrina of Joe+Kathrina for 2nd shooting and seeing how crazy I roll, haha and to Brandi of Skybox Event Productions for having the wedding run without a hitch. A full vendor list at the bottom of the post, so now enjoy my favorite photographs from the day.
Coordinator / Skybox Event Productions
Ceremony / Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala
Reception / Scripps Seaside Forum
Makeup / Rita Nguyen
Hair / Model Call Salon (Lizbeth Hathorn)
Cake / Sumi’s Oven
Florist / Fancy That! Designs
Caterer / Peartrees Catering
Linens + Drapings / Fusion Linens
DJ + Lighting / Playtime Attractions
Transportation / Top Dog Limo
Invitations / Kalea Inviatations
Videography / NR3 Video Productions
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That parking spot was legit! And so is your photography! Seriously you’re awesome and it was great working alongside you–even if you’re crazy
Congrats to Elson+Aileen!!
Jelynna, AJ and I had been planning this underwater bridal session when we first booked their wedding, I was actually more excited for this shoot then going off to Hawaii for their wedding, haha. I loved that Jelynna used two dresses for the bridal session, so we can get some different pops of color, it definitely added a different dimension. A big big thanks to Marissa Rodriguez, who helped out as well as took shots 5 and 6 from way down in the pool, she is a way better swimmer than I am. Also to July Chanthamart for the hair and makeup.
Our bridal session also get a few spreads in Issue 16 of Utterly Engaged, check out a few more images as well as the awesome magazine by clicking on the photo below.
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Cool concepts Chaz! Never seen an underwater shoot like this before
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Hey Chaz!! LOVE LOVE LOVE the underwater bridals! Very kick @ss!
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I love love love this shoot! I’ve NEVER seen an underwater shoot before – what camera did you use to capture such great shots?
Dude, this shoot is so money! Great job.
Great shoot as always! Bring back fond memories from my days at United.
are you KIDDING me!?!? UGH! love.
chaz, this is out of control! i love the ones on the tarmac. what a unique idea.
I’ve never seen engagement photos like these! Very cool venue!